How to Make Delicata Squash Burger Patties - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers, look no further than delicata squash burger patties. These patties are packed with flavor, easy to make, and perfect for a meatless meal option. The combination of delicata squash, oats, and spices creates a satisfying and hearty burger patty that will satisfy even the most ardent meat lover.

Delicata squash is a winter squash variety that has a sweet, nutty flavor and creamy texture. It's also a gr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (Optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup bread crumbs, or more if needed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 patties

  • Preheat an oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Place squash on a baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove and cool. Cut into cubes.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shallot and garlic in the melted butter until shallot is transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Mash squash cubes into shallot mixture until relatively smooth. Remove from heat, transfer mixture to a bowl, and cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir bread crumbs, egg, and Parmesan cheese into squash mixture. Add more bread crumbs if mixture is too sticky. Season with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 4 patties.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat; cook patties in the hot oil until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    299 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 400mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 158mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 599mg